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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,226.08, 12,345.47 and 6,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,226.08, 12,345.47 and 6,122.46 is: 9,188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,226.08 : 12,345.47 = 6,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,226.08/12,345.47 = 6,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,226.08x = 12,345.47 × 6,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,226.08x = 75,584,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,584,615.64/8,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.41

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